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‘The Longest Table’ dishes out comfort and community

Pictured above, volunteers once again hosted The Longest Table, a free, hearty meal for the community held on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Approximately 500 community members turned out for his year’s event and 50 meals were delivered to first responders. Food...

About that tree …

The Christmas tree debate — real or artificial? BY ANITA STIEFELEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM EAST ALABAMA — According to the American Christmas Tree Association's (ACTA) 2024 Consumer Report, 99% of consumers surveyed intend to display at least one Christmas tree in...

Sante Wine Bar & Shoppe open in Opelika

BY MALLORIE MCCOY FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The newest hot spot for wine lovers, Sante Wine Bar and Shoppe, opened its doors on Nov. 20. The French-themed business is located on 113 S. 9th St. in Opelika.After a 12-year long friendship, co-owners Chris Tomlinson and...

Honoring Valor

Congratulations to our 2024 Public Safety Award Winners: -Emergency Management Professional of the Year Clint Knox - Emergency Medic of the Year Brandi Hines - Firefighter of the Year Battalion Chief Tracey Johnson -Police Officer of the Year Officer Chase Bridges -...
100th Birthday

100th Birthday

Lillian Dalton Miller of Auburn, pictured seated at the top of the stairs, celebrated her 100th birthday on July 10 with an old-fashioned picnic...

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Fire guts downtown office

Fire guts downtown office

BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHER MICHELLE@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA – A fire broke out overnight in the building located at 13 N. 8th St. in downtown...

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Cheers on the Corner Returns

Cheers on the Corner Returns

The Auburn Downtown Merchants Association will host the 8th annual Cheers on the Corner event July 26, in downtown Auburn. This event has been a...

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